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Best iPhone apps for artists
If you are an artist by trade or just as a hobby, then check out our list of the best iPhone apps for artists.
#1 - Artists Grid Tool
Price: $0.99
For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
The grid method has been used by artists for many years now. You can use this grid tool directly from your iPhone. Just select an image from your library and the Grid Tool will place a grid on it. You can also change the grid’s transparency and colour. With this tool you can now easily draw or paint the image you want.
#2 - Tracing Paper
Price: $2.99
For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
Many great artists don’t just start by creating something out from scratch. The basic technique for some is tracing an image, as it helps them refine their sketching skills. Tracing Paper is now available on your iPhone to help you start and improve your sketching and drawing skills. It autosaves so you don’t lose anything if ever something happens.
#3 - ASKetch
Price: $1.99
For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
If you love working with charcoal then this app is a must have. Now you can create different charcoal masterpieces minus the mess. This app has an undo button that quickly erases any mistakes that you might make. Drawing with this app is quick and easy.
#4 - Inspire — Painting, Drawing & Sketching
Price: Free
For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
Like the previous app this app helps you create masterpieces without worrying about making a mess. For many, Inspire is the best app to use if you like to work with oils. The app has different brush strokes to choose from. This app also has an undo feature in case you make any mistakes.
#5 - Brushes - iPhone Edition
Price: $4.99
For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad
If you don’t like charcoal or oils as your medium, then you can create your artwork with paint. After painting your artwork it records it as a video so you can just hit the play button and watch how you created your work, step by step.
If you like this list then check out our list of the Best iPad apps for artists.
matt
Matt is a technology enthusiast, particularly surrounding smartphones and Apple products. Living in the UK, Matt passionately follows all of the latest news on Apple from across the globe.